The path through De Rietbeemd Nature Reserve / the Valley of the Marke is a lovely walk. In the autumn/winter, gaiters (or boots) and even walking sticks are not superfluous accessories for staying upright on a very swampy path.

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DirkWi

August 13, 2025

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Even in mid-August, during the rather dry summer of 2025, the path was quite boggy in places. Deep ruts from agricultural and forestry vehicles had turned into large puddles.

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Viviane

April 20, 2025

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The Mark (French: Marcq) is a tributary of the Dender that rises in the forest area of the Bois de Silly and the Bois d'Enghien on the border between the …

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1. De Boekenbeek – Mark River Nature Trail loop from Deux-Acren

6.40km

01:37

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Raspaille Forest – Raspaillebos Entrance loop from Geraardsbergen

23.2km

06:12

260m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. De Boekenbeek – Mark River Nature Trail loop from Overboelare

9.43km

02:29

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Lessines, Soignies, Hainaut, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Mark River Nature Trail

1. De Boekenbeek – Mark River Nature Trail loop from Deux-Acren

2. Raspaille Forest – Raspaillebos Entrance loop from Geraardsbergen

3. De Boekenbeek – Mark River Nature Trail loop from Overboelare

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